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Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring El Cajon

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Hallway
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Laundry room
Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking | In-room dining

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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585 North Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper

Deluxe Double Room

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Elite Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Elite Double Room

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

El Cajon

Heart of El Cajon.You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala and 16 miles (25 km) of Mission Valley Mall. Balboa Park is within 16 miles (25 km) and San Diego Zoo is within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wells Dog Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Superior Court East County Division - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Magnolia - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Parkway Plaza - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 8 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Shawarma El cajon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yogurt Mill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Motel perfectly located for exploring El Cajon
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this El Cajon motel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This El Cajon motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.00 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 60 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego.

Property is also known as

Valley Motel El Cajon
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Valley El Cajon Diego El Cajon
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego Motel
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego El Cajon
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego to the airport?

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego is 3.5 mi (12-min drive) away from the San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego?

As of Jan 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego on Jan 4, 2026 start from $60.25, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego.

Does Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego offer free breakfast?

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Sycuan Casino (15-min drive) and Jamul Casino (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego have a pool?

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego does not have a pool.

Does Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego to downtown El Cajon?

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego is 0.8 mi away from El Cajon.

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 683 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 683 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 683 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 683 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 192 out of 683 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Saban

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Valley Motel in El Cajon CA is about 15 miles East from downtown San Diego. It's been around forever and the structure shows it but for the cheaper price I'm in! There is parking around back and out of sight, a gas station on the same lot and a liquor store adjacent to the motel as well as a drive through Mexican fast food restaurant across the street from where you will stay. There are so many coats of paint that you can't be certain what the main color is but, it works well for insulation 😍! Reserving the room through Expedia I got it for nearly $70 whereas the other establishments were well over a hundred per night and that always works for me 👍. So, what are you waiting for? Come on now, get! LaMesaDiego 09/25
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

Loved the management. Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Silvia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First of all the front desk had the worse and negative attitude. Even on the phone she was rude to other people when asking for directions. A customer was asking her better directions how to get to the place, she told her co-worker. I don't have time for this, "to be giving directions". She refuse to give us a none smoking room at the rate listed on line. She did not show us the room with out first me signing all the documents, but she did offer to show the room to another family with a baby. She said I just talked to my boss, and he doesn't want to give you another room unless you pay higher rate. This is discrimination, you don't pick and choose customers to service. She needs to take some customer service, discrimination and fair-housing classes. I refused to take a room with the strongest smells of cigar and smell of roaches. I told her she can keep my money and make sur to give my deposit back as the room was never used. If their business is making money, they can keep it and put it on the biggest hole they have.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked 2 rooms smoking room and the motel upgraded me 2 beautiful rooms. One of the rooms was spacious with Fire tv. My 2nd room was nice as well. That room was smaller and it had cable. The cable had gone out and I called the night manager. She fixed my cable with 10 minutes. Overall, the staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lyeshawn

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Caitlin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The good: Friendly accomdating staff, Beds were clean and sheets soft. The bad: Dirty and worn down room. Laminate flooring peeling up badly. Bathroom dirty. Furniture glued together in multiple places. Room stunk like cigarettes, cigarette burns on literally everything. curtains ziptied on rod. Only 1 outlet worked in the whole room. Didn't feel safe in parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great value, friendly front desk.

The people at the front desk are the nicest people in all of California. Hotel is not in great cosmetic shape but for $80-$100 night what did you expect. 5/5 place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and has bed bugs!! Do not stay here! I don’t know how there are 10/10 reviews
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Job Guadalupe

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They didn’t gave back the deposit and not answering to my question about it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and big. It has wood floors and a microwave. The manager made sure it was quiet at night. Overall, a nice, restful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice. The room is huge and the connected store has everything I need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Norma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

rahul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i felt very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Reinaldo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

scianna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people, clean large room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff, always a pleasure. Fast wifi, convenient location and comfy beds. Cant recommend it enough!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelino

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and accomodating. I felt like I was at a favorite aunts house. Thank you guys
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025